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Project

Let's Play Together! Peer Implemented Pivotal Response with Preschoolers with Autism

Center:

FL-Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Lise Fox
[email protected]
813-974-6100

Project Description:

Preschool is a critical time in the development of play and social skills for all children, specifically children with autism. Children with autism often experience delays in age appropriate play skills and are deficient in the social skills require to successfully engage with peers in the classroom. This study seeks to evaluate typically developing childrens ability to implement Pivotal Response Training strategies during center play with children with autism in their preschool classroom.

Keyword(s):

pivotal response train preschoolers autism

Core Function(s):

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: